PDDispatcher:
Just when does anyone take the red dot and place it to the top of the ball instead of the bottom? I've been trying to figure out when it comes into play and is a help.
Actually I use topspin all the time in certain situations.
1) If i want to go below a tree on a drive or approach shot
2) Upsloping green or wanting to roll up on a green with a back pin location
3) Greens with negative elevation (tend to have a backspin effect)
4) Headwind (tend to have a backspin effect) to keep distance constant and to minimize wind effect
5) To increase the distance slightly without having to switch to a longer club
6) Short chip or flop shots that you want to roll forward more to have a better chance of rolling into the hole.
7) When taking a "full" shot with a lofted wedge I use topspin to prevent the ball from rolling backwards
*I use backspin for opposite situations